Environmental Scientist II - Ambient Monitoring
About the role
The DNREC Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates emissions to the air. Air monitoring is supported by the Ambient Air Monitoring Program which operates a network of monitoring stations throughout the State. This monitoring network measures pollutants for which national air quality standards have been defined to protect public health, welfare, and the environment. The Ambient Air Monitoring Program is supported by Air Monitoring Quality Assurance Program, which ensures the quality of data produced. Both programs assist in analysis and distribution of the air monitoring data.
Responsibilities
- Assists in all aspects of technical support for the State’s air monitoring network.
- Develops solutions to analytical problems, verifies and corrects issues, and validates the performance of new and existing monitoring equipment.
- Operates continuous sample collection and collects field samples throughout the year, working outdoors.
- Works with the Quality Assurance group as needed to assist with the planning, design, execution, and analysis of special air monitoring studies.
- Performs Level 1 Quality Assurance of data collected at assigned sites.
Requirements
- Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
- Experience: One year of experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
- Experience: One year of experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Experience: One year of experience in technical report writing.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualification: Six months experience in operating and maintaining ambient air quality monitoring equipment.
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Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.
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